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An Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is a new requirement for foreign nationals from visa-exempt countries arriving in Canada by air, whether to visit the country directly or to pass through in transit.

The Core Human Capital Factors – III-B: The Official Language Proficiency – Proficiency in the Second Official Language

As mentioned earlier, the foreign nationals would receive points for proficiency in the English language based on the results assessed. The assessing authority would need to assess the proficiency of these individuals based on the benchmarks outlined in the Canadian Language Benchmarks.

Similarly, the individuals would receive points for proficiency in the French language based on the results assessed. The assessing authority would need to assess the proficiency of these individuals based on the benchmarks outlined in the Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens. The table below contains further details on this.

Points Assigned to Foreign Nationals who Have No Accompanying Spouses or Common-Law Partners

Points Assigned to Foreign Nationals who Have Accompanying Spouses or Common-Law Partners

Maximum points assignable for each of the language skill areas = 6 points

Maximum points assignable for each of the language skill areas = 6 points

Maximum points assignable for all the language skill areas, taken together, in the second official language of the foreign national = 24 points

Maximum points assignable for all the language skill areas, taken together, in the second official language of the foreign national = 22 points